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Endorsement Programs
Teacher Education, a University-wide Enterprise
Teacher candidates complete a professional education program through the Woodring College of Education, and at least one qualifying endorsement program offered by academic departments throughout the University. Teacher candidates and certificated teachers may also earn additional endorsements.  Program options for advising purposes may be downloaded from the table below. Refer to the WWU General Catalog for official curriculum.

 

 

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2008 - 2009 Endorsement Programs

Endorsement

Download Program Options

Link to WWU Academic Department

Designated Arts:

Dance Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of Dance
Music (Choral, General, Instrumental) Qualifying Endorsement Department of Music
Theatre Arts Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of Theatre Arts
Visual Arts Qualifying Endorsement Department of Art

Designated Sciences/General Science/Mathematics:

Biology Qualifying Endorsement Department of Biology
Biology and Science Qualifying Endorsement Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Chemistry Qualifying Endorsement Department of Chemistry
Chemistry and Biology Qualifying Endorsement Department of Biology
Department of Chemistry
Chemistry and Mathematics Qualifying Endorsement Department of Chemistry
Department of Mathematics
Chemistry and Physics Qualifying Endorsement Department of Chemistry
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Chemistry and Science Qualifying Endorsement Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Earth & Space Science Qualifying Endorsement Department of Geology
Earth & Space Science and Science Qualifying Endorsement Science, Mathematics & Technology Education
Mathematics Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of Mathematics
Physics and Mathematics Qualifying Endorsement Department of Physics and Astronomy
Department of Mathematics
Physics and Science Qualifying Endorsement Science, Mathematics & Technology Education

Other:

Bilingual Education Additional Endorsement Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Early Childhood Education Professional Program and Endorsement Department of Elementary Education
Early Childhood Special Education Professional Program and Endorsement Department of Special Education
Elementary Education (Bellingham) Professional Program and Endorsement Department of Elementary Education
Elementary Education; Special Education Option (Outreach Sites) Professional Program and Endorsement:
Undergraduate / Post-baccalaureate
Teacher Education Outreach Programs
Elementary Education Additional Endorsement for Teachers Teacher Education Outreach Programs
English Language Arts Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of English
English Language Learners Additional Endorsement Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
French Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
German Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Health and Fitness Qualifying Endorsement Department of Physical Education, Health & Recreation
Middle Level Humanities Additional Endorsement Department of Secondary Education
Reading Additional Endorsement Department of Elementary Education
Social Studies (Anthropology Emphasis) Qualifying Endorsement Department of Anthropology
Social Studies (Economics Emphasis) Qualifying Endorsement Department of Economics
Social Studies (Geography Emphasis) Qualifying Endorsement Department of Environmental Studies
Social Studies (History Emphasis) Qualifying Endorsement Department of History
Social Studies (Political Science Emphasis) Qualifying Endorsement Department of Political Science
Social Studies (Sociology Emphasis) Qualifying Endorsement Department of Sociology
Spanish Qualifying Endorsement
Additional Endorsement
Department of Modern and Classical Languages
Special Education Professional Program and Endorsement
Additional Endorsement for Teachers
Department of Special Education
Teacher Education Outreach Programs
Special Education and Elementary Education
(Bellingham)
Professional Program and Endorsement Department of Special Education

 

Additional Resources

bulletGeneral Catalog
bulletClass Finder and Timetable
bulletDistance Learning Courses
bulletTuition and Fees for Matriculated Students
bulletSpace Available Program for Non-matriculated Students (SPAN)
bulletState Assignment Policy and No Child Left Behind Highly Qualified Teacher Requirement
bulletOffice of Superintendent of Public Instruction Certification (OSPI)
bulletOSPI Educator Supply and Demand in Washington State 2006 Report

 

Endorsement Evaluation Instructions

  1. Print the Endorsement Evaluation form available through through the Download Program Options above. 

  2. Check off WWU courses you have completed.

  3. If you believe you have completed the equivalent of a WWU course requirement through another regionally accredited institution, write in the course rubric and number (e.g., ENG 321) next to the WWU course requirement. WWU course descriptions may be found in the General Catalog.

  4. Link to the applicable request form listed in the table below; print and complete. 

  5. Submit the request form and documents listed therein, in accordance with request form instructions.

Request Form

Description

Secondary Education MIT Program

Applicants to a Secondary Education MIT Program.
Certificated Teacher Teachers wishing to earn an additional endorsement through Western.
Current Teacher Education Student Other students currently enrolled in a teacher education program.
Prospective Teacher Education Student Prospective students may request a preliminary endorsement evaluation.

 

Dana Edward, Director
Certification & Accreditation
516 High Street / Miller Hall 202
Bellingham, Washington  98225-9088
Telephone: (360) 650-4630
Email: Dana.Edward@wwu.edu

  Updated: July 23, 2008  

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